Itanagar: Arunachalee journalist Tongam Rina, associate editor of a leading English-daily published from the state has been selected for the prestigious award - ‘Prize for the Freedom and Future of the Media-2013', instituted by Media Foundation, Leipzig, Germany. She has been lauded by Arunachal Governor Lt General (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma on being chosen for the award.

In a letter, the Governor said that it is a proud moment for every Arunachalee and people of the North East in particular and Indian media in general.

“It will also instill a new zeal and passion amongst the members the Fourth Estate and encourage them to continue their indispensable contribution towards building stronger, healthier and more peaceful societies,” he added.